Johnny Reed & The Houserockers are a raw, funky, in your face blues band with an eclectic blend of talent, charisma and professionalism. Their obvious camaraderie offers audiences dynamic shows that are non-stop fun from start to finish! They offer an exciting stage show for every venue. Johnny and the boys get the crowd on their feet and keep them there.
Johnny Reed & The Houserockers made their debut in 1997 and since have recorded three albums...
Thats The Blues, 1999, Just My Luck, 2003 and Most Requested 2005.
Theyve played all over the nation and Canada and have shared the stage with many of the great and talented artists we all know today. Its just a matter of time before a big fish snags Johnny and the boys!
For three straight years 01, 02, 03 The Houserockers have won the North West Ohio Blues Challenge located in Toledo, OH, which advanced them to the prestigious (International Blues Challenge) held annually in Memphis, TN. In 2004 The Houserockers won the South East Ohio Blues Challenge held in Marietta, OH and competed at the (International Blues Challenge) in Jan. / Feb. of 2005 for the fourth straight year!! In 05, at the (IBC), The Houserockers were one of ten bands to advance to the finals out of 126 bands internationally, making them one of the top ten, unsigned blues bands in the world!
JOHNNY REED
Johnny Reed - Harmonica / Vocals
On the harmonica, Johnny Reed plays the blues with a feeling. Johnny was raised on an abundant supply of rhythm & blues in the likes of Sam & Dave, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, etc
Born Jan. 30, 1970, He found his way to the harmonica in 1989 and began developing his unique harmonica style by listening to recordings of mentors such as Paul Butterfield, Sonny Boy Williamson, James Cotton and Stevie Wonder. Vocal influences include Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Freddie King and Mike Finnegan .
His overall musical style can best be described as soulful and straight from the heart with combinations of melodic phrasing, syncopated rhythms and distinctive warmth to his tone.
Reed made his first appearance with JSP recording artists Art & Roman Griswold (The Griswolds). He later joined their band and played with them from 1991-1993. Since then Johnny has played and recorded with several regional and national acts such as Bo Diddley, Jr. wells, Billy Branch, Big Bill Morganfield, Pinetop Perkins, Bob Margolin, Larry McCray, Johnny B. Gayden, Fingers Taylor, Big Al and the Heavyweights and many, many more. To name a few, Hes done opening acts for James Cotton, Leon Russell, Tower of Power, War, Spyro Gyra, Commander Cody and Savoy Brown.
Johnny Reed has three albums currently released on CD with his band Johnny Reed & the Houserockers, Thats The Blues(1999) , Just My Luck(2003) and Most Requested(2005)..
Johnny guarantees an energetic, fun-filled, house rockin good time for every performance!Get premade layouts from Myspace Layouts + .layout {myspace-layout-name: Blue_Black; myspace-layout-site: url('http://myspace.nuclearcentury.com'); } CLICK HERE TO GET A PRE-MADE MYSPACE LAYOUT
Johnny Reed & The Houserockers's Friend Space (Top 8)
Hope you don't mind if I feature your "Hot Date" tune on myspace. It is rocking!!!! Sorry I missed you guys at the Devil Saturday. I was only there three times...Sheesh. Tom
Hello Johnny, Hope you are doing well. Blues Detour is 'live' and taking artist submissions. Please take a look and we'll save some shelf space for ya' ;)
Jackie says it is your birthday and that's good enough for me. It seems to me we played in Indiana on a very frozen night, and it was your birthday then too, so happy Birthday.....
It was Great seeing you at Polly's wedding- Thanks for the tunes! Brought back alot of memories from ye ole' Bartending days at the Tin Goose Saloon.! Cheers my friends!
Hey my friend. I hope you're having a great summer.
Just stopping by to let you know that I've decided to take advantage of the blogging tool so I hope you'll come by my page and subscibe when you get a chance.
Get More at COMMENTYOU.com....hey Johnny.......send out bulletin when u guys r giggin' again.....no some people that would luv 2 check out the show......have a good one...peace out...
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(i first heard this story on CNN at 12:45pm today, now it has traveled to TOLEDO!)
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